2006 STERLING ACTERRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 STERLING ACTERRA
The 2006 STERLING ACTERRA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 STERLING ACTERRA
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2006 STERLING ACTERRA, potentially affecting up to 169,017 vehicles.
Recall 19V370000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
| 741 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of...
Consequence: An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Owner letters were mailed on November 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-815.
View full details →Recall 11V455000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 43 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2012 FREIGHTLINER M2, STERLING ACTERRA, 7500 & 8500, AND THOMAS BUILT HDX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2004, THROUGH MARCH 15, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
Consequence: A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT...
View full details →Recall 08V668000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 24,650 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING 24,650 SCHOOL AND NON-SCHOOL BUSES, MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, AND TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 CERTIFIED MBE900 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED BY DETROIT DIESEL BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2004, AND JULY 31, 2006. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND TRANSFER TUBES MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.
Consequence: A FRACTURED FUEL LINE MAY LEAK DIESEL FUEL POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR FUEL MAY BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD CAUSING A SLIPPERY SURFACE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DETROIT DIESEL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITH MORE ROBUST LINES AND VIBRATION DAMPERS FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED DETROIT DIESEL DISTRIBUTORSHIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT...
View full details →Recall 08V137000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 28,764 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 28,764 MY 2001 THROUGH 2008 FCCC B2 AND FS65 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, FCCC FB65 CONVENTIONAL BUSES, AND STERLING ACTERRA, FREIGHTLINER FLN, AND BUSINESS CLASS M2 HEAVY TRUCKS, BUILT FROM JANUARY 26, 2000, THROUGH MARCH 24, 2008, MANUFACTURED WITH ARVINMERITOR OR AXLE ALLIANCE COMPANY 6,000 THROUGH 8,000 POUND FRONT AXLES UTILIZING A FOUR PIECE SPINDLE-NUT SET. THESE...
Consequence: CONTINUED OPERATION MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 8, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 07V302000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 75,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV...
Consequence: THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY OR BRAKE DRAG WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2008 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS OWNERS; TO THOMAS BUILT BUS OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT...
View full details →Recall 07V530000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 38,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND SIMPLEX SE OR SE II FIFTH WHEELS, THE LATCH LEVER PIVOT BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED WHICH COULD DISTORT THE PIVOT BOLT SPACER SLEEVE. CORROSION OR CONTAMINATES IN THE PIVOT MAY CAUSE IT TO BIND AND PREVENT THE FIFTH WHEEL JAW FROM LATCHING SECURELY AROUND THE TRAILER KING PIN.
Consequence: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL MAY FAIL TO LATCH WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE. WHEN THE OCCURS, THE DRIVER COULD DRIVE AWAY AND THE TRAILER COULD BECOME DISENGAGED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PIVOT BOLT AND SLEEVE WITH A HEX HEAD SHOULDER BOLT AND WASHER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 05V550000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 1,819 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VISTEON WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Consequence: AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TEETH TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 STERLING ACTERRA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 STERLING ACTERRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 STERLING ACTERRA. WHILE BACKING THE VEHICLE INTO THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE AND IT ACCELERATED, BUT WOULD NOT STOP. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT STRUCK TWO OTHER VEHICLES. THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE WAS CRUSHED IN AND SUSTAINED $1,800 WORTH OF DAMAGE. ONE OF THE TWO VEHICLES AS WELL AS THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 142,208. UPDATED 03/11/08. *LJ
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 STERLING ACTERRA. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND, WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, IT BECAME STUCK. HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS POSSIBLE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS OCCURRED ONCE BEFORE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK UP. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 141,000. UPDATED 02/15/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER HIT 2 OTHER VEHICLES. HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
Safety Rating for the 2006 STERLING ACTERRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 STERLING ACTERRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 STERLING ACTERRA
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 STERLING ACTERRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
sp54014 — TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
sp54014 ABS Chassis Harness
sp54018 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
sp54018 CB Mounting Plate and Strap
sp54021 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
sp54021 PTO Dash Control Switch
ssb0917 — EQUIPMENT
ssb0917 Modificación retroactiva de tubería del lado de aire frío del postenfriador
ssbh9801 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ssbh9801 Estándares de acabado de pintura
33-11 — POWER TRAIN
33-11 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Steer Hubs
54-56 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE WHEN THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. AFFECTS CERTAIN STERLING A-LINE, L-LINE AND ACTERRA VEHICLES BUILT AFTER FEBRUARY 23, 2001. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 STERLING ACTERRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the STERLING ACTERRA
- 2001 STERLING ACTERRA — 0 complaints
- 2002 STERLING ACTERRA — 4 complaints
- 2003 STERLING ACTERRA — 2 complaints
- 2004 STERLING ACTERRA — 0 complaints
- 2005 STERLING ACTERRA — 1 complaint
- 2006 STERLING ACTERRA (current)
- 2007 STERLING ACTERRA — 0 complaints
- 2008 STERLING ACTERRA — 1 complaint
- 2009 STERLING ACTERRA — 0 complaints
- 2010 STERLING ACTERRA — 0 complaints
- 2011 STERLING ACTERRA — 0 complaints
Other STERLING Models
- STERLING L LINE — 9 total complaints
- STERLING BULLET 5500 — 8 total complaints
- STERLING 827 — 7 total complaints
- STERLING LT — 5 total complaints
- STERLING 360 — 4 total complaints
- STERLING 825 — 4 total complaints
- STERLING STERLING — 4 total complaints
- STERLING A LINE — 3 total complaints